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W131 STF

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 STF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,539 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door strap arear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2018 72,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault during decelerometer test (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping from undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door strap arear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,237 miles

Front brake pipes have been sprayed black

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorated but still showing a beam image

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 22 Jun 2016 67,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at both ends (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorated but still showing a beam image

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 59,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,455 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,916 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,482 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edge.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,997 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,564 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,799 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,832 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 29,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

near side and off side front brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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W131 STF is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 68,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W131 STF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W131 STF registered?

W131 STF is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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